BX Collection of Non-Australian Books and Journals

Based upon the original University of Melbourne library collections, the BX Collection is a general collection of non-Australian books and journals. All material from the open-shelf collections published before 1881 have been placed here. Some special strengths within the collection are:

Facsimiles of Medieval Manuscripts

Botany Rare Books

Many of these books were formerly housed as the Botany Rare Book collection in the Botany Library. The European material has been integrated into the BX collection, while the Australian material has been housed in the Australiana collection. This Collection is especially rich in 18th century Botanical books, particularly in the area of gardening.

Access and Availability

Most of the BX collection is catalogued online, however some portions can only be accessed through the card catalogue, located in the basement of the Baillieu Library.

Material from this collection can be accessed through the Cultural Collections Reading room in the Baillieu Library. Requests for material can be made online prior to visiting the reading room. To request material, please register and order here.